Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights

Experiencing widowhood is one of life’s most difficult events. This book is a guiding light for being prepared before it happens, the journey a widow will travel, and how loved ones can support her.

“These three widows have frankly and emotionally written a spirit guide and handbook that will inspire and inform many. Their example, resolve, and determination to fashion new beginnings after loss will inspire those struggling with sadness and indecision after a spouse's death.” Marie Lanser Beck, Writer, and Editor

Part 1

Three Stories of Widowhood

Each grief process is unique. You don’t have to grieve according to anyone’s rules. Use our personal widowhood stories as examples of how different grieving can be.

Part 2

Steps to help you prepare

Learn the steps to prepare well ahead of time, which will make the transition to widowhood easier.

Part 3

Journey through grief

Understand how life can be beautiful again as it leads you towards a new future.

Part 4

How loved ones can help

Discover ways to both help and support a widowed friend or family member.

“Each author delivers a unique perspective, providing readers with an opportunity to find validation for their own unique experiences. The stories lay the ground for their practical worksheets and checklists that empower women to be prepared emotionally, financially, and legally. As a parish pastor, I highly recommend this book as a useful resource with effective tools empowering women to navigate this life transition.” Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel

WIDOWHOOD CAN BE CONFUSING AND EXHAUSTING

 

As fellow widows, we completely empathize with the variety of emotions swirling around you and your loved ones.

·  You might experience brain fog

·  You may be exhausted and confused by the paperwork and legal requirements

·  You might feel isolated and alone.

Let's ease your mind. Coping with widowhood is frustrating, overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting, we understand the struggle of living through the loss of a loved one. Our book offers personal examples, invaluable insights, and compassionate guidance to widows during this difficult time.

Unprepared widows have shared tragic stories of the sudden death of their husbands and the trials that followed. Have you thought about preparing for the unexpected? Find out how you can protect yourself from the hardship faced by widows who were unprepared for a life they never envisioned.

Friends and family members of women who’ve been widowed struggle to know how to support a widow and fear saying or doing the wrong thing. If you have a loved one who has recently lost their spouse, you might feel helpless. We offer practical suggestions on how you can offer meaningful support to the grieving widow.    

Speakers every widow and their loved ones will enjoy

Rebecca and the two Karens share their stories of loss and resilience with a message of hope:

“Let’s bring widowhood out of the shadows and shine a light onto its unique and hidden aspects”

What we offer

Speaking opportunities and topics:

·      Presentations to your group

·      Discussions with your book club in person or via Zoom

Using our stories as examples, we converse with your audience about:

·      The different grief experiences 

·      The importance of self-care for the widow

·      Practical ways for loved ones to support grief recovery 

·      How life can be beautiful again as it leads you to a new future

·      Being prepared for the undesired circumstance of being widowed

·      A widow’s holidays

·      Ways to travel when you live alone

·      Cooking for one

We answer your questions about our stories, preparations, decisions, and other topics. And more. We’ve lived it. Just ask us.